GRE Word List
ENDEMIC
belonging or native to a particular people or country
The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| pigment | a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |